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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Month: November 2023

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Africa

Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens. They are using mobile phone spyware, internet interception devices, social media monitoring and biometric identity systems. Artificial intelligence for facial recognition and car number plate recognition is another digital surveillance technology in their growing toolkit. […]

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Namibia

End Crimes Against Journalists

On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, here is Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus's official statement. https://youtu.be/J05nclkPB3E

todayNovember 2, 2023 16

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Africa

Namibia hosted Africa’s 1st community-led conservation congress. Where will it lead?

By Victoria Scheneider Via Mongabay Hundreds of Indigenous and local community groups, conservation organizations, governments and policymakers gathered to strategize how communities can play a bigger role in African conservation efforts, which are typically dominated by big international NGOs. However, the outcomes of the congress were vague, and some participants concluded that the dependence on large NGOs and policymakers, through equitable partnerships, was needed. Organizers say this congress is a […]

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South Africa

SA’s Finance minister says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown

SA's Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says the International Monetary Fund predicts a global growth slowdown. This affects South Africa due to its trade with China, declining commodity prices and potential higher United States interest rates. He attributes the weak medium-term outlook to power cuts, poor logistics sector performance, high inflation, rising borrowing costs and a challenging global environment. Delivering his medium-term budget policy statement in Parliament, Godongwana said gross domestic […]

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Namibia

Geingob inaugurates newly renovated Emergency Unit at Katutura Intermediate State Hospital

President Hage Geingob inaugurated the newly renovated Emergency Unit at the Katutura Intermediate State Hospital, which is the biggest and busiest emergency unit in the country. Geingob said the refurbishment of the unit is part of the ministry’s comprehensive plan that has been approved by Cabinet to improve Namibia’s public health system. We spoke to ERWIN Tjipuka CEO of Standard Bank Namibia-who sponsored this venture alongside the Motor Vehicle Accident […]

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Namibia

Fifty-one vehicles stolen in Ohangwena over past 22 months …..

A total of 51 vehicles were reportedly stolen in the Ohangwena Region over the last 22 months. According to the Namibian Police Force Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa this number comprises 22 vehicles stolen between January and October this year and 29 recorded as stolen between January and December 2022. She said the vehicles were mostly stolen from the Eenhana, Endola Engela, Oshikango, Ondobe, and Ohangwena areas. Further, Kashuupulwa revealed […]

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Namibia

No informal settlements in Tsandi

By Lydia Pitiri The Tsandi Village Council has formalised the informal settlement in the town after it allocated 300 to 500 square metres of land to each resident living in the area. About 140 people live in the informal settlement. The Land Management Officer of the Tsandi Village Council, Rebbeka Nuule said they are formalising informal settlements to ensure residents live in formal structures instead of shacks. “We believe people […]

todayNovember 1, 2023 12

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Business / Economics

An Opportunity to Deepen Trade and Investment between the United States and Namibia

By US Ambassador, Randy Berry “The United States is all in on Africa.” President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. The future is Africa. On example is its youthful population: The median age on the continent is nineteen. By 2050, one in four people in the world will be in Africa. The United States wants them to be healthy and wealthy. What happens in Africa will affect […]

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